The 13-member committee designated to study a possible change to Arkansas Tech University's athletic nicknames will meet with University President Dr. Robert C. Brown at 3 p.m. to discuss the next course of action.

In a press release from the university last week, Brown said data collected from the university's poll was inconclusive and needed further scrutiny.

"Wonder Boys and Golden Suns are nicknames that will always be honored and revered," Brown said. "No one will be allowed to dishonor, discredit or do away with those names. The survey results are inconclusive. I have requested a meeting with the committee to further analyze these results and seek their advice and input.

"Upon reviewing the results of the online poll, it is obvious we have a wide difference of opinion on this issue. The data reveals that we have an intergenerational split in feelings toward the use of Wonder Boys and Golden Suns. This same divide exists in regard to the possibility of adopting a university-wide mascot."

The 13-member committee met for the first time in May and was asked to review the history of Arkansas Tech nicknames and mascots, analyze the current situation and make a recommendation for one of the following: adopt a university-wide mascot; create visual identities for current nicknames; or stay the same.

Anyone interested in providing feedback may still do so by sending an e-mail to mascot@atu.edu or mail comments to Mascot, Arkansas Tech University, 215 West O Street, Russellville, AR 72801.